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While transparency in the healthcare system has a long way to go, the policymakers dont seem to have woken up to the problem as yet in the country, leaving patients at the mercy of hospitals looking to make money at their expense.

Indian healthcare needs an X-ray

While healthcare has become more sophisticated with hospitals offering the latest gadgets to help the sick in the...

20 April 2017 4:10 AM IST

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Dehydration scare: New moms, let go of age-old myths

-"The newborn should be kept in an airy room and hydrated,-" advises Dr Asha Benakappa, Director, Indira Gandhi...

20 April 2017 2:53 AM IST

The book carries tips, instructions and clarifications on various products sold in the market.

Oil for diabetics, don't be fooled by claims: FSSAI

Pink Book to guide you on safe food at home.

19 April 2017 7:18 AM IST

Increasing pain in the joints and bones usually denotes that you might be suffering from arthritis, mainly, inflammatory arthritis.

Is it possible to regrow cartilage and avoid replacement surgeries?...

The procedure starts with 100-200 mg of cartilage being drawn from the patient.

18 April 2017 4:43 AM IST

During summers, the humidity builds and goes above 60%, because of which we do not sweat much. Sweating is extremely important to keep the body cool -- Dr S.M. Prasad, Professor of Paediatrics, Ambedkar Medical College

Bengaluru's high temperatures pose health risk for all

Sweating is extremely important to keep the body cool.

17 April 2017 6:40 AM IST

Their effort has been getting national recognition too. Of around 800 NGOs, Meghashala was voted to be among the top 20 not-for-profit organisations.

Meghashala, making classrooms true centres of learning

The Trust, founded in 2014, has already reached out to over 130 schools.

17 April 2017 2:35 AM IST

Nikhil Sachdeva (left) and Roshik Vohra

The chat room: 'We don't need another disaster like demonetisation'

The dynamic fuel pricing policy has caught the attention of the market-savvy IT hub.

16 April 2017 5:27 AM IST

According to researchers, women, over the years, have claimed that body of a mother, carrying male and female baby, react differently. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dehydration in babies: Doctors bust the myths

Improper feeding and formula feeds can cause more harm to them and they might catch diarrhoea.

14 April 2017 4:15 AM IST

In a country where one in 20 people is suffering from depression, the Millennials have a lot to worry about.

Millennials more depressed than baby boomers at workplace

The reasons included relationship with the manager, lack of decision making in their roles, no clarity in their role and...

11 April 2017 4:16 AM IST

Puneet Manuja and Richa Singh, the founders of online emotional wellness platform, YourDOST.com

This duo ensures help, anytime, anywhere, to fight depression

There are three parts to the portal: self-help, peer-to-peer community and one-on-one counselling.

10 April 2017 1:32 AM IST

Depression worsens if you dont get support. Be kind to people suffering from depression and try and help if you can.

Depression? All that they need is your support to fight the enemy...

In fact, almost 30 per cent of those who walk into any of the Public Health Centres and General Hospitals have...

7 April 2017 5:19 AM IST

70-member team imparts skills to youth; It takes a nudge to kill poverty

70-member team imparts skills to youth; It takes a nudge to kill...

The team's focus is on building skills, though many other organisations too are working in this direction.

3 April 2017 6:49 AM IST